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venal

英[ˈvi:nl]
美[ˈvinəl]

基本释义

  • adj.<正式,贬>贪赃的; 贪污的; (行为)腐败的; 为钱而干的

词性变化

实用例句

venal journalists

唯利是图的记者

牛津词典

Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.

伊恩·特里默贪污受贿,是个彻头彻尾的贪官。

...venal politicians.

贪赃枉法的政客

In Ghana and Cameroon this has allowed venal village chiefs to steal logging revenues.

在加纳和喀麦隆,这让贪赃枉法的村长得以窃取伐木收入.

期刊摘选

We've grown vulgar and venal, wedded to the almighty dollar and the lowest common denominator.

我们已经变得越来越粗俗和贪婪, 紧紧地和致上的金钱和最低的共同欲望结合起来.

期刊摘选

Venal judges are a disgrace to a country.

贪污腐败的法官是国家的耻辱.

辞典例句

As that monstrosity of venal lust is no longer possible, it is no longer needed.

以金钱去购买淫欲的丑事既然不可能再存在下去, 那么也就不再有需要了.

辞典例句

I never intimidate ordinary folks. I only intimidate those venal officials.

我从来不吓唬老百姓, 只吓唬那些贪官污吏.

期刊摘选

Crowded Haiti has long suffered from squabbling and venal politicians, extreme inequality and ecological stress.

臃肿的海地长期经受着聒噪和惟利是图的政客, 极度的不公正,生态压力所困扰.

期刊摘选

The venal policeman accepted the bribe.

贪污的警察收受贿赂.

期刊摘选

Ellis was a venal, sly man.

埃利斯是个贪财 、 奸诈的人.

辞典例句

Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.

伊恩·特里默贪污受贿,是个彻头彻尾的贪官。

柯林斯例句

英英释义

Adjective
  • 1. capable of being corrupted;

    "corruptible judges"

    "dishonest politicians"

    "a purchasable senator"

    "a venal police officer"

同义词

greedy,

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